I guess we're in for a long stay." "Have we got to remain here ?" demanded Mr.Tarbill.
"I don't see what else there is to do," replied Bob.

"We haven't any boat, we can't walk on the water, and we'll have to stay until a ship comes and takes us off." "Oh, dear!" exclaimed the nervous man.

"I wish I had stayed at home!" Bob thought he might at least be thankful that his life was spared and that he was not where he would starve, but the lad concluded it would be wise to say nothing.
"If you like we'll take a walk around the island, see how large it is and if there's a place where we can make a sort of shelter," proposed Bob.
"I guess that will be the best thing to do.

I leave it all to you.
My nerves are in such shape that I can do nothing." Bob felt not a little proud of the responsibility thus thrust upon him.

He resolved to act wisely and cautiously, for there was no telling how long they would have to live on the island.
With the boy in the lead the two started off.